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Gordon vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#960
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gordon Rank #1,090
Devon Rank #960

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Devon more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Devon mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Gordon and Devon boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.

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